What’s Happening on Cape Cod This Weekend?

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From Kentucky Derby parties to Cinco de Mayo events and motorcycle blessings, the first weekend in May is a busy one here on the Cape! Scroll through a few of our top picks for events this weekend on Cape Cod!

In honor of ArtWeek Massachusetts and the Art of Food, the Cultural Center is hosting an evening of adventurous eating using Salvador Dali’s’ recipes from his cookbook, Les Dinners de Gala. You’ll feast on quail, sea bass, crayfish, side of beef, and more, all washed down with pitchers of his famous Casanova Cocktails – it should be an adventurous evening. Cultural-center.org

Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties Open for the Season, Fri, 5/3

Stroll along Hyannis Harbor and the Walkway-to-the-Sea and meet Cape Cod artists selling their wares while working in their seaside studios. Artists rotate weekly throughout the season in 2 locations – get details and specific hours at artsbarnstable.com.

Brewster in Bloom Weekend, Fri, 5/3 – Sun, 5/5

1 great festival… 3 great days!! Things kick off with the Brewster Band in concert; enjoy a 2-day Fine Arts & Crafts Show; an Art and Antiques Excursion; Kid Fest; the Brewster in Bloom Town Parade, and special events hosted in businesses all over town! Visit BrewsterBlooms.com for all the details.

Roll the Rock, Fri, 5/3, 5-9 PM, Ryan’s, S. Yarmouth

40 local teams will bowl for charity Friday night – 100% of the funds raised go straight to some of the Cape’s most deserving nonprofits, so find a team to support and come cheer them on!

Salsa Fest, Fri, 5/3, 6-8 PM, Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early at this salsa competition! If you think you’ve got the world’s best salsa, sign up to compete and whip up a giant batch – be prepared to bring a list of all the ingredients, by the way. Entry fee is $5 but you get 2 beer tickets (worth $12 – not a bad deal!) And if you just love to EAT salsa, well, you’re needed too to come vote on who’s got the best. Rules at capecodbeer.com

Earth Tech Expo, Sat, 5/4, 10 AM, CapeSpace, Hyannis

The Cape Cod Technology Council’s EarthTech Expo will include workshops from the Cape’s leading minds in green energy, as well as exhibits that highlight local businesses and organizations making a difference. cctechcouncil.org

Lovin’ Life 5K, Sat, 5/4, 9 AM, Life, Inc, Great Neck Rd, Mashpee

This 5K supports LIFE’s mission to support services for independent living for local adults with learning and intellectual disabilities. The Race is mainly flat, and the registration fee is $30 online – $35 day of. You’ll enjoy food, music, and prizes after your run. Sign up at lifecapecod.org.

STEM Journey, Sat, 5/4, 3-6 PM, Sandwich High School

The 6th annual STEM Journey program hosted by Sandwich High School has been rescheduled for this weekend. The theme of this edition is The International Space Station and Beyond. Enjoy a keynote lecture given by NASA scientists from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and there will be hands-on STEM-related activities throughout the event. Food will be available. This event is free but pre-register to skip the long registration line.

The Annual Northeast Santa Gathering on Cape Cod is held every spring on Cape Cod – over 60 Santas helpers, plus Mrs. Claus and a few elves will converge on the Cape this weekend. Come meet the Santas and enjoy a swim with them at the Cape Codder Water Park – admission is half price for the day only! Lots of photo ops and kids’ activities as the Cape Codder helps celebrate Christmas in May. www.capecodchamber.org.

Courtesy of the Cotuit Center for the Arts.

6th Kentucky Derby Gala, Sat, 5/4, 3-6, Cotuit Center for the Arts

It’s Cotuit’s annual Run for the Roses party! Celebrate the Kentucky Derby Cotuit Style with live betting, a hat parade and contest, photo ops with horses, surprise events and of course, mint juleps! Cheer your horse and jockey at this fundraiser for the Center. Get tickets early – artsonthecape.org.

The Cape Cod & Islands chapter of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club will host the 43rd Annual Blessing of the Bikes. The event is Sunday, May 5 at West Dennis Beach. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with the blessing to take place at noon. The suggested minimum donation is $5 per bike and the event is rain or shine. Keep an eye out for “That Girl in The Morning” from Cape Country 104! More Info Here: BLESSING

Plant a Spring Color Bowl, Sun, 5/5, 1 PM, Hyannis Country Garden

Create a Spring Color Bowl with all your favorite colors. $45.00 fee includes all materials and instruction. Advanced registration is required. hyanniscountrygarden.com

Cat Wilson is "That Girl" on Cape Country 104 – a Cape Cod native and longtime Cape radio personality. She is a passionate supporter of Military and Veteran causes on the Cape and also hosts local music spotlight program, “The Cheap Seats” on Ocean 104.7.